What are the definitions of trigonometric functions on the unit circle

What are the definitions of trigonometric functions on the unit circle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial introduces trigonometric functions, focusing on sine, cosine, and tangent, using right triangles. It then transitions to the unit circle, explaining how trigonometric functions relate to it, with the x and y coordinates representing the adjacent and opposite sides, respectively. The tutorial also covers reciprocal trigonometric functions, emphasizing their definitions and applications on the unit circle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a right triangle, what does the sine of an angle represent?

Adjacent side over opposite side

Opposite side over hypotenuse

Adjacent side over hypotenuse

Hypotenuse over opposite side

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the radius of the unit circle?

0

3

1

2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On the unit circle, what does the x-coordinate of a point represent?

Radius of the circle

Adjacent side of the triangle

Hypotenuse of the triangle

Opposite side of the triangle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the sine of an angle defined using the unit circle?

As the hypotenuse of the triangle

As the x-coordinate of the point

As the y-coordinate of the point

As the radius of the circle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the secant of an angle in terms of the unit circle?

x over y-coordinate

1 over x-coordinate

y over x-coordinate

1 over y-coordinate